Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga needed to be separated after a heated confrontation at a press event, intensifying the anticipation for their September 14th fight.
The two boxers, who are set to face off in a highly anticipated match, engaged in a verbal exchange that nearly escalated into a physical altercation at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Security intervened to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.
Canelo, the reigning super middleweight champion, taunted Berlanga during the face-off, dismissing his opponent’s abilities and predicting an eighth-round knockout.
“You hit like my son,” Alvarez quipped, confident in his skills and experience. “Eight rounds – mark my words. I’m not going to have compassion.”
Berlanga, an undefeated contender with a reputation for early knockouts, fired back at Alvarez, promising a fierce contest.
“I’m the type of fighter who comes to fight. I won’t be running,” Berlanga declared. “This is gonna be a firefight. We’re looking to take each other out.”
This confrontation is reminiscent of past tensions Alvarez has had with opponents like Caleb Plant and Billy Joe Saunders.
Both fighters provoked Alvarez before their bouts, and both paid the price in the ring.
Alvarez is seeking to return to his knockout form after several decision wins and a loss to Dmitry Bivol.
His recent victories over top fighters like Gennadiy Golovkin and Jaime Munguia have solidified his status, but the Mexican champion is determined to deliver a statement performance against Berlanga.
The odds are heavily in Alvarez’s favour, with bookmakers listing him as a strong favourite.
However, Berlanga is determined to defy expectations and make his mark in the boxing world.
The upcoming bout promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both fighters eager to prove themselves.
As the date approaches, fans are excited to see if Alvarez can deliver on his knockout promise or if Berlanga will rise to the challenge and pull off an upset.
